IT Systems Security Specialist

Position Overview Type: Full-Time

Location: Dahlgren, VA

Travel: None expected

Clearance: Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance, or the ability to obtain one.

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship required

Summary/Objective

Five Stones Research Corporation (5SRC) is seeking energetic candidates to join our established and growing Huntsville-headquartered team.

Essential Functions

• Perform full Cybersecurity review and analysis with recommendations for the Enterprise
• Collaborate daily with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) teams to plan, design, manage and maintain an enterprise-wide network infrastructure hierarchy
• Support the review process of the IT Governance workflows and update the workflows as appropriate to include Cybersecurity Management and/or Cybersecurity direction/guidance changes
• Support with documenting, developing, reviewing and analyzing complex network engineering drawings and designs for technical accuracy and relevance
• Support network communication requirements related to enterprise and test networks
• Participate in network and systems design reviews to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies
• Provide a monthly status report on the oversight, monitoring, metrics, and tracking of the implementation from the approved cybersecurity controls as outlined in the approved Security Plan and Continuous Monitoring Strategy
• Provide cybersecurity engineering expertise and oversight of implementations improving Agency defensive cyber operations capabilities
• Continuously monitor the RMF cybersecurity controls compliance strategies and implementation
• Lead and oversee projects for status and situational awareness, utilizing data from various sources to track aspects of the project portfolio such as funding, status, and milestones
• Research and review team contributions for technical accuracy and relevance based on business, mission, and functional requirements and adherence or compliance with Federal, DoD, and Agency policies
• Assist in identifying, evaluating, and validating customer requirements

Required Education and Experience

• Education: Master's Degree or equivalent in STEM related field from an accredited institution with at least 10 years of relevant IT experience working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program / projects.
  • Acceptable alternative: Bachelor's degree in STEM related field plus 15 years of relevant IT experience working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program / projects.
• Capable of leading, coordinating, and executing specialized IT system planning, design, maintenance, sustainment, and assessment activities.
• Works independently and/or leads teams to analyze and resolve problems
• Must be able to provide daily supervision and direction to support teams

What We Offer:

• 401(k) Matching
• Company Events
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Performance Incentives
• Student Loan Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vision Insurance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary range: $138,000 - $165,000